WESTFORD — On Saturday, Sept. 13, Sultana will bring “History and Legends through Song” to Westford.
The musical duo will perform the program in the community space of Nab’s One Stop Shop on 60 Brookside Rd. in Westford at 1 p.m. The program consists of songs, history and slides about fascinating historical or legendary people and events. The show will feature songs about Massachusetts history as well as other subjects, including ancient Mesopotamia, Arthurian legend, the and a renowned radio broadcast. “History and Legends through Song” is part of the series “Live Music Making History Live.” The other shows in the series are “The Roots of American Popular Music,” “The Railroad in Song,” and “Popular Music and Veterans.”
The duo Sultana is Jon and Li Waterman, both lifelong musicians and songwriters. Jon is also a licensed history teacher in Massachusetts. He created “Live Music Making History Live” in 2018 with the belief that history and entertainment go together – throughout the ages, songs, stories and theater have included history, and history is – or should be – entertaining.
In the event of adverse weather, a rain date for the show has been scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. Parking at Nab’s is limited so attendees are encouraged to carpool if possible.
The program is supported in part by a grant from the Westford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
